Rethinking the Corporate Retreat Agenda

Leadership Retreats, Stone Cottage

Non-scheduled time during a retreat is just as important as the official agenda With the return to in-person meetings well underway, and lackluster, back-to-back-presentation formats a thing of the past, meeting planners recognize that curated experiences and free time during a corporate retreat are as important as the official business content on the agenda. Allowing … Read More

The Case for Using an Outside Facilitator

Leadership Retreats, Stone Cottage

With in-person meetings back in full swing, there has never been a better time to convene the Team and plan for the road ahead. Working with a professional meeting facilitator for your strategy sessions can be the difference between a good meeting and a great meeting. After two years of a virtual team reality, committing … Read More

The Sweet Sights and Sounds of Springtime in Serenbe

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Azaleas in full bloom, dancing in the warm breeze. Mares and their foals roaming the green hills. Family picnics and friends gathered on outdoor patios. There’s no sweeter place than Serenbe in the springtime. April and May are packed with activities, events and outings to celebrate the longer days and warmer weather. It’s time to … Read More

Why Hybrid Teams Need Offsites

Leadership Retreats, Stone Cottage

From office space to human resource management to business operations, hybrid work has forever changed the workplace. It has also evolved the workforce. A recent Microsoft and LinkedIn work trend survey of 30,000 people in 31 countries found that more than 70% of workers want the flexibility to work from home, while 65% crave more … Read More

Holiday Happenings in Serenbe

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Celebrate the Holidays Serenbe Style Spectacular food, fine wine, family, and the best of friends. Here are a few of our favorites that are local, sustainable, merry and bright! December 4 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. December 5 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Holiday Bazar: Our annual Holiday Bazaar will be held at … Read More

Welcoming Fall in the Chattahoochee Hills

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“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” – Jim Bishop Winter welcomes the holiday season and falling snow. Spring brings the promise of new possibilities. Summer envelopes us in warmth and sunshine. But there is just something about fall… the excitement of back-to-school, backyard bonfires with friends and family, leaf-peeping, … Read More

Savoring Summer in Serenbe

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Summer is Officially Here! The days are long and filled with sunshine (and the occasional thunderstorm rolling through), and the nights are warm and ready to be explored. The blueberries are practically jumping off the bushes into passing hikers and bikers hands. Our favorite restaurants and stores have fully re-opened and are excited to welcome … Read More

Women’s Leadership Retreats in Serenbe

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The following is a guest post from Transformational Marketing Guide and Retreat Leader Lorrie Thomas Ross Growth is One of Life’s Most Beautiful Gifts To help my clients rise in wildly wonderful ways – personally and professionally, they first have to be rooted. I have found that going on retreats is one of the most … Read More